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Warm weather is here, and with it, the inevitable cravings for ice cream and other frozen treats. Sure, a scoop of organic sorbet could do the trick, but sometimes nothing beats a bite of chilly nostalgia best enjoyed on sweltering days at the community pool. If the tinkling tunes of the ice cream truck don't grace your neighborhood nearly enough, we've rounded up 11 iconic frozen novelties that Read more
For St. Patrick's Day, I already know what I'm serving for dessert: Guinness ice cream! Since spotting the Food & Wine recipe, I've bought an ice cream maker and prepared it twice in one week. With the big green holiday looming in the days ahead, I can only imagine how many more times it'll get made. Next up: mixing in homemade chocolate-covered pretzels and ribbons of from-scratch fudge Read more
For my latest dinner party, I was on the hunt for a showstopping, seasonally focused dessert that didn't require turning on the oven. The first thing that came to mind? A semifreddo. The dessert, which translates to "half-frozen" in Italian, can really refer to anything that's been somewhat chilled or frozen, but this version, from New York restaurateur Donatella Arpaia, is stunningly simple, Read more
When the mercury rises, there's no more nostalgic way to cool off than with a good, old-fashioned fruit popsicle. But these days, restaurants, food trucks, and liquor brands are starting to serve grown-up ice pops spiked with a little shot of something extra. I asked author, Grey Goose mixologist, and boozy ice pop extraordinaire Nick Mautone to offer some tips for making your own spiked paletas Read more
Hot times call for cooling treats. This is one of my all-time favorite recipes for Summer. Once you taste this you will be amazed that there is no cream in it. It is just pure chocolate goodness. Now, chocolate and sorbet may not be categorized as health food, but this is definitely a great alternative to many frozen desserts out there. Plus, the flavor is so intense and satisfying you really Read more
With the overpowering aroma of stone fruit at the farmers market and a particularly warm weekend, I decided it was the ideal time to make one of my favorite summertime obsessions: Popsicles. To keep it simple and showcase their pure deliciousness, I pureed peaches with tart lime juice and refreshing, home-grown pineapple mint. Because the peaches are perfectly ripe and juicy, you hardly need any Read more
High cholesterol runs in my family, so sometimes when I'm craving a rich, creamy, frozen treat, I often reach for a pint of dairy-free ice cream. So Delicious (formerly called Soy Delicious) is by far my favorite brand (I've tried many) because they taste the most like real ice cream. They're made with soymilk instead of cow's milk, so they contain less fat and zero cholesterol. Plus they have Read more
Mother's Day is coming up and there are plenty of freebies and discounts going around for savvy moms to cash into. Seems like most of the discounts this year cater toward food and drinks; here are a few of them: Caribou Coffee: Buy one, get one free with this coupon. Print it out or save it on your phone. Ikea: Free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee on Sunday Read more
Warmer weather means it's time for cool treats and our favorite frozen dessert is ice cream. It's such a versatile dish; it can be made in countless flavors and can be used in endless desserts — that's why we're screaming for ice cream this Summer! In our new series, we hope to provide you with the best ice cream ideas. Although you can purchase a pint at practically every gas station in Read more
The frozen yogurt trend has given us so many more options than calorie-rich ice cream, but sometimes you get the kind of craving that only a cheap fast-food frozen dessert can fix. Calorie-wise, a soft-serve cone is usually the best option (a reduced fat vanilla ice cream cone at McDonald's, for example, is 150 calories and 3.5 grams of fat). If you're looking for something more indulgent, Read more
